How to Pronounce "let fly"
expression
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈfɫaɪ
LET FLY
lˈɛt/ /flˈaɪ
let FLY
Definition
To throw or shoot something suddenly and forcefully; also, to say something angrily or loudly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛt/ /ˈfɫaɪ
British English
lˈɛt/ /flˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LET FLY
UK
let FLY
Listen in Context
The archer let fly an arrow at the target.
When he was angry, he let fly a rude comment.
She let fly a stone at the dog.
The coach suddenly let fly at the team after their poor performance.